Haim-Munk Syndrome / Disease

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Haim-Munk Syndrome

Synonyms of Haim-Munk Syndrome

Cochin Jewish Disorder
Haim-Munk Syndrome
HMS
Kera. Palmoplant. Con., Pes Planus, Ony., Periodon., Arach., Acroosteolysis
Keratosis Palmoplantaris with Periodontopathia and Onychogryposis

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Haim-Munk syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of red, scaly thickened patches of skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperkeratosis), frequent pus-producing (pyogenic) skin infections, overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the fingernails and toenails (onychogryposis), and degeneration of the structures that surround and support the teeth (periodontosis). Periodontosis usually results in the premature loss of teeth. Additional features associated with the disorder may include flat feet (pes planus); abnormally long, slender fingers and toes (arachnodactyly); loss of bone tissue at the ends of the fingers and/or toes (acroosteolysis); and/or other physical findings. Haim-Munk syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
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Organizations related to Haim-Munk Syndrome

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Phone #: 301-496-4261
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/

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